Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2010 – Nov Week 2

1. (+6) Psy – Right Now*** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***Score: 871Genre: Hip-hopMusic: Psy, Yoon Gun Hyung /Lyrics: PsyAlbum: Psy Vol. 5 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Psy’s “Right Now” surprised everyone this week, moving up six spots and stole the top spot against very strong competitions. This is his first album in four years. Known for his unique rap and dance songs, PSY has brought together an impressive team for his comeback album Psyfive. Cool’s Lee Jae Hoon features in the advance track “In My Eye”, while Seo In Young pitches in on Thank You. Brown Eyed Soul’s Jung Yup and YDG also participated in the album. The title track is “Right Now”. This song combines electronic arrangement along with Psy’s singing and rapping.

Comment: 2PM’s new mini album titled, “Still 2PM” is expected to show an even more mature and refined image of them through seven tracks. The title song is “I’ll Be Back,” an R&B number with hip-hop and house rhythms. The song showcases 2PM’s very own style in music. One of the dance moves involved in the song is the “shuffle dance” popular in the 90’s. The boys will relive this “rabbit dance.” This week it remains No. 2.

3. (New) 2AM – 전활 받지 않는 너에게 (To You Who’s Not Picking Up The Phone)*** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***Score: 820Genre: Pop BalladMusic+Lyrics: Bang Shi HyukAlbum: 2AM Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment:2AM who debuted about two and a half years ago finally releases its first full-length album titled, “Saint O’Clock.” Bang Shi Hyuk who produced 2AM’s hit number “Can’t Send You Even If I Die” has also produced this album, elevating fans’ anticipation. One of the title tracks is “To You Who’s Not Picking Up the Phone” which centralizes around the theme of the loneliness and hurt felt through breakup. This week it is our highest debut at No. 3.

Comment: Ga In’s “Irreversible” drops to No. 4 this week after spending the last week on top. Having scored many chart topping songs with Brown Eyed Girls, this is Ga In’s first No. 1 solo hit. “Irreversible” is co-composed by hit makers Yoon Sang and Lee Min Soo. The polished chord work, great melody, and rhythm making mesh well with the synth sounds, producing an electronica fused tango number.

5. (-1) Miss A – BreatheScore: 711Genre: Pop/DanceMusic+Lyrics: Park Jin YoungAlbum: Miss A 2nd single Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Dropping one spot to No. 5 this week is top rookie female group Miss A’s second single title song “Breathe”. The girls who debuted this past July with much confidence and skill returns with a funkier and cuter image fans are expected to enjoy. Their debut song “Bad Girl Good Girl” already topped the chart and now they have their second big hit. Miss A will likely battle top male group CN Blue for this year’s top new artist honor.

6. (+2) SG Wannabe – 해바라기 (Sunflower)Score: 679Genre: R&B BalladMusic: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young MinAlbum: SG Wannabe Vol. 7 Part 1 Track 3 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment:Korea’s top male vocal group, SG Wannabe makes their comeback after 1.5 years with part one of their seventh album. Teaming up once again with Cho Young Soo and Ahn Young Min on their title song “Sunflower”, the group presents us an easy listening ballad with smooth flow. This week it moves up two spots to No. 6.

7. (-2) Supreme Team & Young Joon – 그땐 그땐 그땐 (Then Then Then)Score: 672Genre: R&B/Hip-hopAlbum: Supreme Team & Young Joon (Brown Eyed Soul) mini-album “Ames Room” Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: This is the official title song “Then Then Then” from Supreme Team & Young Joon’s (Brown Eyed Soul) “Ames Room” project album. This song is mainstream enough yet doesn’t lose the uniqueness from both artists. This week it drops two spots to No. 7.

8. (-5) Beast – 숨 (Breath)Score: 559Genre: Pop/DanceMusic+Lyrics: Choi Gyu Sung, Rado, Shin Sa Dong TigerAlbum: Beast mini-album “Mastermind” Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Beast drops five spots to No. 8 this week with “Breath”. Beast has already excited fans with “Clenching Fists Tightly” released prior to its upcoming third mini album, “Mastermind.” They need to wait no longer as the boy group returns this month. The title track is “Breath” a new song that is expected to upgrade Beast one notch higher. The song was composed by Sinsadong Tiger and Choi Gyu Sung and Beast member, Yong Jun Hyung took part in penning it. The strong synth riffs and drums flow well with the group’s vocals and adlibs. Beast is also our Soompi artist of the month for November. Check them out.

9. (+13) SNSD – 훗 (Hoot)*** BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***Score: 558Genre: Pop/DanceMusic: James, Jansen, Larsson / Lyrics: Lee Hyun GyuAlbum: SNSD mini-album “Hoot” Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment:Asia’s number one girl group, SNSD makes a surprise comeback with a new mini album, “Hoot.” The girls have been quite busy this year promoting their second album with songs, “Oh” and “Run Devil Run” and debuting in Japan. The title track of the new album is “Hoot,” which showcases their upgraded vocals and emotions. This week it is our biggest mover, up 13 spots to No. 9.

10. (–) Lee Juck – 그대랑 (With You)Score: 471 Genre: Rock Ballad Album: Lee Juck Vol. 4 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVComment:Lee Juck’s “With You” from his 4th album “Love” remains at No. 10 this week. One of the most well respected artists in Korean Music, lee Juck’s new album immediately becomes top seller upon its release. ‘With You” also ranked very high in both airplay and internet charts. It is a rock ballad with lively lyrics, a light band sound, and free-wheeling energy to spare.

11. (-5) 2NE1 – Go AwayScore: 469Genre: R&B/Hip-hopMusic+Lyrics: TeddyAlbum: 2NE1 Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment: This is the title track of 2NE1’s first studio album, ‘To Anyone.’ It is about telling a cheating boyfriend that they should break up. It is an upbeat, pop style song with rock sounds and a melody that’s easy to listen to. In the music video, the members’ revenge on the ‘bad guy’ is quite something. (credits to Arirang TV – Pops In Seoul)

12. (-3) Lim Jung Hee – 진짜일 리 없어(It Can’t Be Real)Score: 448Genre: Pop BalladMusic+Lyrics: Bang Shi HyukAlbum: Lim Jung Hee mini-album “It Can’t Be Real” Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment:Lim Jung Hee’s “It can’t Be Real” drops three spots to No. 12 this week. “It Can’t be Real” was composed and penned by Hitman Bang. The producer came up with the title and lyrics of the song after watching the film, “Inception.” The song is about can’t believing breakup actually happened. The song has neo-soul sounds and uses trendy electronic synths.

13. (-1) Zi-A & 4men – 울고 불고 (Crying)Score: 386Genre: R&B BalladMusic: Han Sang Won / Lyrics: Choi Kap WonAlbum: Zi-A & 4men digital single “Crying” Watch:MVComment:There are many collaborations between artists this year, and the latest one we have two very talented artists, Zi-A and 4men, dueting on this powerful ballad “Crying”. Thoughout the song, we hear great vocals from both artists. It is the kind of songs only artists with their talents can pull it off. This week it drops one spot to No. 13.

14. (+3) Rainbow – 마하 (Mach)Score: 325Genre: Pop/DanceMusic: Kim Seung Soo, Han Jae Ho / Lyrics: Song Soo YoonAlbum: Rainbow digital single “Mach”Watch:Live PerformanceComment: Rainbow scores another top 20 hit with their latest digital single “Mach”. Just not long ago their song “A” was also in our top 20. DSP Entertainment has high hope on this group which have a different image and different music style than Kara. But just like Kara, they keep improving and rank higher with each song. “Mach” moves up three spots this week to No. 14.

15. (+1) HAM – So SexyScore: 317Genre: Pop/DanceMusic: Jun Ho Jin / Lyrics: HAMAlbum: HAM digital single “So Sexy”Watch:MVLive PerformanceComment: Female trio HAM (Heart And Mind) moves up one spot with “So Sexy”.This song surprisingly has a very high airplay and that moves it into the top 20. HAM debuted with “TT Dance” last year. Like Secret, they do not get a lot of attentions last year, but now they have their first top 20 hit and gaining popularity.

16. (-1) Gummy – 죽어도 사랑해 (Love You Even If I Die)Score: 314Genre: Pop BalladMusic: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung / Lyrics: Choi Kap WonAlbum: SBS Drama “Dae Mool” OST Part 1Watch:MVComment: This song is coming from SBS Drama “Dae Mool” featuring top stars Cha In Pyo, Kwon Sang Woo, and Go Hyun Jung. The sad ballad by Gummy written by hitmakers Kim Do Hoon, Lee Hyun Seung, and Choi Kap Won captures the emotions of the drama as well. This week it drops one spot to No. 16.

17. (New) Lee Jung (feat. Leessang) – 헤어지는 일 (To Be Break Up)Score: 308Genre: R&BMusic: Lee Jung / Lyrics: Lee Jung, GaryAlbum: Lee Jung digital single “To Be Break Up”Listen To:Full SongComment: Coming back from his two years of military service, Lee Jung released a digital single “To Be Break Up”. Lee Jung wrote this song himself and co-wrote the lyrics with Leessang’s Gary, who is the featured rapper. Lee Jung debuted in 2003 as an R&B singer. Over the years he has diversified into more pop-oriented songs, but this time he returns to his R&B roots as “To Be Break Up” is a song with pure R&B melody. This week it debuts at No. 17.

18. (-7) SHINee – HelloScore: 299Genre: Pop/DanceMusic: Cates, McEwen, Jensen / Lyrics: Kim InaAlbum: SHINee Vol. 2 repackaged version Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment:SHInee has done exceptionally well this year with “Lucifer” and is back with its repackaged second album titled, “Hello.” The title track is of the same title and in contrast with their past song which showed off the boys’ powerful charms, the new song will show a sweeter side. This trendy R&B pop number is expected to be refreshing in vocals and rhythms. This week “Hello” drops seven spots to No. 18.

19. (-6) U-Kiss – 시끄러!! (Shut Up!!!)Score: 272Genre: Pop/DanceMusic + Lyrics: Kim Tae HyunAlbum: U-Kiss mini-album Vol. 4 Track 2 Purchase this albumWatch:MVLive PerformanceComment:U-Kiss did quite well with its past mini album, “At I That Easy” causing the entire country to follow the “strong man dance.” The boys are back with their fourth mini album, “Break Time” with includes seven new tracks of new style. The title track is “Shut Up!!” composed by Kim Tae Hyun who also wrote Ivy’s “Sonata of Temptation,” After School’s “Bang,” and T-ara’s “Crazy Because of You.” The song is arranged with hardcore electronic techniques, focusing even more on the group’s vocals and tough styles. This week it drops six spots to No. 19.

20. (-1) Transfixion – Never Say GoodbyeScore: 251Genre: Rock BalladAlbum: Transfixion Vol. 3.5 Track 1 Purchase this albumWatch:MVComment: Best known for the World Cup support songs “For Victory” and The Shouts of Reds, Transfixion is celebrating their tenth anniversary soon. Their new mini-album Never Say Goodbye exemplifies the great talent and appeal that has kept the band going for so long. The title song Never Say Goodbye is a powerful, wistful rock ballad that leaves a deep impression, particularly with its Hammond organ intro. This song has been released for more than 2 months but only in recent weeks did it pick up a lot of airplay points.

Comment: Daejin who sang the main theme song for the popular drama series, “Queen of Housewives” releases his first single, “Only One Love.” The song was composed by ballad maker, Ahn Chang Hyun who also created songs for Zi-A and December. Anyone who has loved and broken up can sympathize to this song. (credits to motoway065 for translations)

Comment: Lee Jung (real name: Lee Jung Hee) original debuted in 2002 with the group 7Dayz. After the group’s first album, Lee Jung left to pursue a solo career and released his first album in 2003. The title song “Again” is an R&B dance style song that are very common these days but were still a budding genre back then. The song got very good reviews and put Lee Jung on the map in the music scene. Lee Jung also got into acting, most notably in the MBC Sitcom “Nonstop 5” where he played himself. Recently, Lee Jung came back from his military duties and returned a new digital single “To Be Break Up”.

About the soompi music chart:

Soompi Music Chart is unlike any other music charts or television rankings. It takes into account not only sales and rankings by various other charts in Korea, but also airplays of each song, the number of live performances and appearances, making it an unbiased and objective tally of what’s going on in the world of K-pop. When we compare our chart to the GAON Music Chart which is now the official music chart in Korea, we are very closely matched. Our chart is composed of the following sources: